Afghan food, festival in Schenectady

The Schenectady County Public Library’s 2008 One County, One Book program will conclude with an Afghan Cultural Festival on Saturday, April 19, in conjunction with the 2008 communitywide book selection, “The Kite Runner,” by Khaled Hosseini. The festival will take place at the Schenectady County Public Library, 99 Clinton St., Schenectady, beginning at 11 a.m.

The cultural festival will also feature displays of items and artifacts from Afghanistan, the winning entries in a peace-themed children’s art contest and photography by Connie Frisbee Houde. A performance of stories from around the world with a focus on peace and harmony by The Storycrafters is scheduled for 1 p.m., followed by festive entertainment.